The working dogs are those that use their bravery or brawn to serve humans. They can be broadly divided into guarding or protecting breeds, sledding breeds, carting breeds and rescue breeds. In general, the working breeds are known for their intelligence and hardiness.

Akita
Alaskan Malamute
Anatolian Shepherd
Bernese Mountain Dog
Black Russian Terrier
Boxer
Bullmastiff
Doberman Pinscher
German Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Great Pyrennees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Komondor
Kuvasz
Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Portuguese Water Dog
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff